Power of Fang Song

[What is Fang Song (放松)?]

“Fang Song” means to relax, release, and let go — but in Chen Family Taijiquan, it represents something far deeper.

This practice is not simply a warm-up or gentle stretch. Fang Song is the gateway to internal transformation, and the very key to unlocking the depth of Tai Chi. Developed by Master Chen Bing, this set of eight essential exercises — known as Tai Chi 100 — embodies the refined essence of the Laojia Yilu and Erlu, the two cornerstone forms of Chen-style Tai Chi.

Through this system, you systematically loosen and align the entire body, from head to toe, while cultivating deep abdominal breathing and internal awareness. This is where the real Tai Chi journey begins.

Fang Song is the first door, but also the core secret.

• It restores spinal alignment and improves energy circulation 
• It activates deep breathing and guides awareness into the Dantian 
• It helps you detect and heal areas of chronic tension and pain 
• It builds the internal sensitivity required for martial use of Tai Chi 
• It balances Yin and Yang within the body, mind, and movement 

The success of your Tai Chi journey ultimately depends on how deeply you understand and embody Fang Song.
Even advanced practitioners often return to Fang Song and discover how much more they still have to refine. It is the bedrock of all healing, martial effectiveness, and energetic development.

Saturdays | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
In-Person @ Chen Bing Taiji Academy (Los Angeles)

Open to all ages and levels. Whether you are new to Tai Chi or returning after a break, this class is designed to restore your body, regulate your breath, and ease your mind. 

Free of charge — any donations are welcome.
Let your first step be a meaningful one.

“Slow Tai Chi” taught elsewhere may look graceful — but without Fang Song, it’s just choreography.
Here, you begin with the internal. You learn to observe your body from the inside out, develop restorative breathing that only occurs in deep sleep, and cultivate the awareness that makes healing possible. You’re not just moving slowly — you’re saving Qi, calming the nervous system, and building true energetic structure.

Harvard Medical School affirms Tai Chi’s value in improving balance, reducing chronic pain, and boosting overall well-being. But what they describe is only the surface.

At CBTA USA, through Fang Song, you experience the root of internal practice — the ancient wisdom of Chen Family Taijiquan.

If this practice resonates with you, the next natural step is our
👉 Public Membership — where you’ll continue with deeper forms and methods from the Chen family lineage.

Many report that just one month of consistent Fang Song practice changes how they walk, sleep, breathe, and carry themselves. The effects are not mystical — they are biological, structural, and energetic.